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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,216.52, 55,826.58 and 15,027.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,216.52, 55,826.58 and 15,027.12 is: 22,541.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,216.52 : 55,826.58 = 15,027.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,216.52/55,826.58 = 15,027.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,216.52x = 55,826.58 × 15,027.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,216.52x = 838,912,716.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,912,716.85/37,216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,541.41

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